Yamboree Exhibit Building Information

106 Buffalo St. Gilmer, TX 75644 903-843-3759 The rental agreement form cannot be sent in by email but must be physically brought to the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce where your deposit and rental fees will be paid in advance of your event. Your deposit will be rewarded back if all agreements of the contract…

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Yamboree Board of Directors’ Scholarship Information

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The application must be typewritten or printed in black inReturn application to the Yamboree Office by March 17, 2022PO Box 1378/106 Buffalo, Gilmer, TX 75644office@yamboree.com 903-843-3759 APPLICATION FORM The Annual Yamboree Scholarships will be presented to Upshur County high school graduates this year by the East Texas Yamboree Association. Applicant must complete all pages and…

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87th East Texas Yamboree President

Meet Brett Williams, the president of the 87th East Texas Yamboree. Brett was born and raised in Gilmer, Texas. He graduated from Gilmer High School in 2012 and then continued his education at Texas State Technical College. Currently, Brett works as the Office Manager for Williams Custom Wood Works and is also the owner of Qwak Waterfowl. He…

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Livestock Sale ~ Barbecue Buyer’s Feed

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Sponsored by When you sit down at this “feed”, remember all that went into making this the perfect BBQ meal. Precision smoke, temperature, rub, and timing are perfectly executed by the pit master to create a juicy tender cut of brisket. Pinto beans, coleslaw, and potato salad help round out the plate and though jalapenos,…

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Yamboree Scholarship Recipients

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$500.00 Scholarship Faith Lee Gilbreath is a 2023 graduate of Gilmer High School. She is the daughter of Chad Gilbreath and Katy McLaren. Faith was an active member of the Gilmer FFA for 6 years. During that time, she participated in Job Interview and placed 1st in District two years in row, and has shown multiple…

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East Texas Yamboree Livestock Scholarships

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Livestock Show Scholarship Information, Rules, and Applications The following links are for information that will inform all senior students (living or attending school in Upshur County where one or more campuses are located) planning to participate in this year’s East Texas Yamboree Livestock what scholarships are available. Plus the requirements for obtaining either an East…

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Tater Trot 7:30 am October 14, 2023

TATER TROT Family 5k and 1 Mile Run 7:30 am October 14, 2023 Gilmer High School 850 Buffalo St. Sponsored by CSI Croley Funeral Home The Credit Union of Texas Cozy Coffee Racheal Roberts, Chairman (903)-841-0445 ENTRY FORM PRE-REGISTRATION FEE Deadline September 28, 2023………………. $25.00 Family (maximum of 5) …………………….$65.00 LATE REGISTRATION FEE After 09/28/20023…………………………$30.00…

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Livestock Committee Members

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2024 Livestock Committee Michael Blanks- Chairman Micah Jenkins- Co-Chair Andrea Shafer Jessica Sobey Michael Potter Josey Yandle Russell Thomas Josh Shafer Ashton Culberson Laura Von Krosigk Mike Judd Daren Duncan Jarrett Van Curen Mary Martin Barbara Hays Aaron Alcorn Delaney Davidson Van Duffey Coy Miller Johnny Coleman Shelby Clayton Bobby Jenkins Dennis Pickering Brandy Turner…

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